Preoperative/Post Anesthetic Care Unit Registered Nurse - Hinsdale Surgical Center

The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse provides individualized , goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with center policies and procedures.

Duties, Responsibilities, Competencies

1. Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients .

2. Evaluates patient's response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome.

3.   Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and

family and appropriately answer questions .

4. Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow.

5. Develops , discusses , and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient , family , and significant other in order to address all identified needs .

6. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical

plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

7. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.

8. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team , in order to ensure quality care.

9. Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues

professional growth and development.

10. Functions as a role model for current and new staff.

11. Demonstrates leadership behaviors in a professional manner.

12. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.

13. Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority.

14. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety , and specific job-related hazards .

15. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible , and courteous environment.

16. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

17. Assumes other duties as assi g ned .

Key   Attributes

1.   Participates in HSC Employee recognition and Good Catch p ro a rams.

2. Quality -- The extent to which an employee's work is accurate, thorough and neat.

3. Productivity -- The extent to which an employee produces a significant volume of work efficiently in a specified period of time .

4. Job Knowledge -- The extent to which an employee possesses the practical/technical knowledge required on the job as evidenced by the annual competency assessment

5. Reliability -- The extent to which an employee can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up.

6. Attendance -- The extent to which an employee is punctual , observes prescribed work break/meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record.

7.   Independence -- The extent to which an employee performs work with little or no supervision.

8. Creativity -- The extent to which an employee proposes ideas, finds new and better ways of doing things .

9. Initiative -- The extent to which an employee seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary.

10. Adherence to Policy -- The extent to which an employee follows safety and conduct rules, other regulations and adheres to company policies. (Compliance , Risk, Safety, Infection Control , Sentinel Events , Abuse, etc . )

11.   Interpersonal Relationships -- The extent to which an employee is willing and demonstrates the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates and/or outside contacts.

12. Judgment -- The extent to which an employee demonstrates proper judgment and decision-making skills when necessary .

Education/ Licensure I Certification Requirements

Required:

•   Education Minimum : Must possess a current (state) license as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of two years nursing experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Preferred :

• Bachelor's degree and ASC experience
•   Specialty certification in related department

Physical  /  Mental requirements

1. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals , professional journals , techn i cal procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, patients, physicians and the g eneral p ublic.

2. Mathematical Skills : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages , ratios and proportions to practical situations

3. Computer Skills: Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using MS word , communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software.

4. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

5. Special Requirements: Must be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center's daily surgery schedule.

6. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

a. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to lift patients, assist a patient that is falling, and carry heavy medical equipment.

b. Specific vision abilit i es required by this job inc l ude close vision, peripheral vision , depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to attend to patients and escort them to and from patient care areas , often being leaned on for support . Upper body strength, for lifting or helping patients out of bed and bath, is also a must.

Working conditions (environmental)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job , the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts ; fumes or airborne part i cles ; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Medical facilities need to be as clean as possible, and excellent hygiene is required to keep patients clean and safe from sickness and infection. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand washing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise , and odors daily .

Machines/  E q uipment used

The noise level in the work environment is usuall y moderate . Office equipment, i.e . computers , printers, copy machines, telephones, public address s y stem, and fax machine.